OptiFlex

OptiFlex is a device that aims to reduce non-adherence rates among people suffering from glaucoma. Common eye drops rely on the physical capabilities of the user to be instilled correctly. Due to limited dexterity and vision loss glaucoma sufferers, who are typically an older demographic, can find it difficult to align their bodies into the necessary position to receive drops. This can affect their rate success and adherence to the prescription. OptiFlex addresses these issues by simplifying the movements required to administer medication into the eye. Through a novel delivery system worn on the user’s finger, drops can be applied to the eye through the simple motion of flexing a finger. OptiFlex is disposable, patients will now be prescribed a set of thirty-two single use OptiFlex devices to coincide with their prescriptions with multiple sets given if prescriptions require more drops.